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The position serves as an analyst on the Resource Management Staff, implementing administrative and overseas support activities for the Assistant Administrator of Policy, International Affairs, and Environment and for other FAA Organizations with operations in foreign areas.
Learn more about this agency09/19/2024 to 10/03/2024
$75,305 - $116,712 per year
The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—As determined by agency policy. However, this is NOT a remote position.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
Yes
Yes - The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Yes - This position is represented by AFSCME Local 1653.
AWA-APL-24-9323BR-92379
810240300
Serves as a specialist performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional in the functions and processes of management. Typical assignments include: activities associated with program planning, and the analytical principles and techniques necessary for effective decision-making especially as these relate to the agency's international functions and programs.
Plans, coordinates, and performs a variety of studies which require the development and application of sound analytical techniques to solve complex systems and management problems. Develops and analyzes findings. Recommends solutions or alternative courses of action which involve optimal utilization of staff and material resources, and will provide APL management with the information and guidance necessary for sound, effective decisions concerning APL operations and management. Develops and presents to top level APL management, briefings concerning these studies, findings, and recommendations.
Develops and operates the management information systems required for effective decision making, and ensures the completeness, accuracy, validity, and timeliness of the information generated, and its responsiveness to the needs of the APL managers. Participates in the development and analysis of plans for application of management information systems and management programs within the APL organization. This includes the determination of the types of the data needed and the systems required to provide the data, the operation of the systems, analytical reports concerning the information and its impacts on APL operations, and recommendations on the utilization of such information.
Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge to provide all organizational elements within APL, management advice, counsel, and assistance concerning goals, objectives, and activities connected with APL operations, administrative functions, and program management. Performs continuous review and analysis of existing personnel programs, procedures, and practices to determine if new of revised policies or actions are necessary by changing domestic or international requirements. Takes or recommends appropriate actions.
Performs analysis of new or proposed regulations to determine impact on, and applicability to FAA employees serving at or returning from posts in foreign areas. Advises all agency elements regarding current allowances prescribed in foreign countries and international organizations. Coordinates and/or proposes to State Department changes, as required, based on date generated by experience with the FAA overseas problems. Communicates APL policy positions and/or determines the necessity for either internal or FAA-WIDE procedures, directives, and guidelines.
Contacts are internal and external. Maintains liaison with appropriate officials within and outside FAA to develop and promote understanding, acceptance, and approval of problems, policies and practices in support of the agency's international activities. Serve as agency representative to State Department, including American Embassies, Consulates, and Missions, pertaining to appropriate international actions.
Implements required safeguards, and practices for handling, processing, derivative classification and markings, storage, transmission and dissemination and destruction of classified national security information, classified national security systems and Communications security (COMSEC) equipment and material, as set forth in applicable law, Executive Orders, federal regulations, DOT and FAA security policies and guidance.
Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional. Works with management to develop solutions to unique and complex management problems involving employment in foreign areas.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Experience coordinating, analyzing and providing advice to management on management programs, procedures, and practices.
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You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
AFSCME Interview Criteria: Article 42, Section 13 states: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. If it is determined that interviews are required and telephone interviews are not utilized, travel expenses incidental to these interviews will be paid in accordance with the Agency's travel regulations and this Agreement.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
2. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate.
3. This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
4. Duty Location will be determined upon selection. Duty locations available for this position: Washington, DC; Des Moines, WA.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded on faxed or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
ALL applicants MUST submit the following:
(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.
Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/810240300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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